Masquerade by William X Kienzle

Wallington, Surrey: Severn House. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. Hardcover. 072784329x . A Fine edition in a scuffed Near Fine dust-jacket; William X. Kienzle's Masquerade is a fast-paced, thrilling mystery set in 18th century Europe. When the Marquis de LaValle is found dead in his locked study, Inspector Armand Gamache of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is called in to investigate. LaValle was a renowned playwright and novelist, and many of his works are still in production. Gamache is not the only one interested in the death - the French ambassador and the aristocratic members of LaValle's social circle all have something they want to hide. As Gamache investigates, he quickly realizes that LaValle's death was not a simple accident. Someone wants him dead and the evidence points to LaValle's own family. As Gamache races to uncover the truth, he must outwit his opponents and solve a complex puzzle.; 8vo; 267 pages .